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 Fruits A-Z

In South Africa we're lucky. Our warm climate and diverse conditions make it possible for us to eat healthy, delicious fruits all year round.

Juicy peaches, ripe bananas, sweet strawberries, naughty cherries - find all your favourites in this section. And find out why they're good for you.

Fruits make perfect on-the-run snacks - they're both affordable, easily accessible, refreshing and very tasty.

Most fruits are also loaded with fibre, important vitamins and minerals, and cancer-preventing substances called phytochemicals.

Fruits A-Z:
 
 Blueberry
Key benefits
How much to eat
Maximising the benefits
Nutritional values
 
Key benefits of blueberries

Blueberries have many health benefits, including the highest antioxidant ability of all fresh fruit. They also have effective anti-inflammatory, anti-blood clotting and antibacterial effects. In the past they were often used to combat diarrhoea and food poisoning. They are also thought to have anti-ageing properties.


How much blueberries should you eat

About thirty berries per day (65 g) is considered beneficial.


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Maximising the benefits of blueberries

Blueberries are not sour and can be eaten raw, so preserving their vitamin C content. Lightly cooked fruit retain their therapeutic properties.


Nutritional values of blueberries

Calories 30
B vitamins Good range
Fibre 1,8 g
Vitamin C 17 mg
Per 100g uncooked serving



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